Gary Hinton

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Gary Hinton
Born (1956-08-29) August 29, 1956 (age 68)
Statistics
Weight(s) Light welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins29
Wins by KO11
Losses5
Draws2

Gary Hinton (born 1956-08-29 in Darby, PA) is a retired American boxer who boxed at light welterweight.

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Professional career

Hinton turned pro in 1978.In 1985 he challenged Aaron Pryor for the IBF light welterweight title and lost a split decision over 15 rounds. [1] When Pryor was stripped of his title for not defending it, he won the vacant IBF light welterweight title with a decision win over Reyes Antonio Cruz in 1986. [2] He lost the title in his first defense to Joe Manley by KO later that year, exactly 12 years after Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman.

Professional boxing record

36 fights29 wins5 losses
By knockout112
By decision183
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Loss29–5–2 Saoul Mamby TKO9 (10)1989-08-24Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
35Win29–4–2Joe WalkerMD10 (10)1989-02-23 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
34Win28–4–2Juan Alonso VillaTKO4 (10)1988-10-20Woodhaven Sports Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33Win27–4–2Dexter SmithUD10 (10)1988-07-07Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
32Win26–4–2Frank MontgomeryUD10 (10)1988-05-05Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
31Loss25–4–2 Joe Manley KO10 (15)1986-10-30 Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.Lost IBF light-welterweight title
30Win25–3–2Reyes Antonio CruzUD15 (15)1986-04-26Palazzo Dello Sport, Lucca, ItalyWon vacant IBF light-welterweight title
29Win24–3–2Darryl FullerUD12 (12)1985-11-05Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won WBC Continental Americas light-welterweight title
28Draw23–3–2 Joe Manley SD12 (12)1985-08-23 Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained USBA light-welterweight title
27Loss23–3–1 Aaron Pryor SD15 (15)1985-03-02Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For IBF light-welterweight title
26Win23–2–1Brett LallyMD12 (12)1984-07-11Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained USBA light-welterweight title
25Win22–2–1Jerome KinneyUD12 (12)1984-03-26Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant USBA light-welterweight title
24Win21–2–1Felix ReyesUD10 (10)1983-12-17Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23Win20–2–1Steve MitchellTKO5 (8)1983-08-31Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22Win19–2–1Clemente RojasTKO5 (10)1983-03-14Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
21Win18–2–1Jose RentaKO2 (10)1983-02-13Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20Win17–2–1Sam GervinsPTS8 (8)1982-11-24Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
19Win16–2–1Luis MejiasTKO7 (8)1982-04-15Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18Win15–2–1Victor MangualRTD3 (8)1981-12-22Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Loss14–2–1Curtis HarrisSD10 (10)1981-11-14 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win14–1–1Teddy HatfieldTKO3 (8)1981-09-02Martin Luther King Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15Win13–1–1Victor MangualUD8 (8)1981-07-30Martin Luther King Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win12–1–1Wyatt SimpkinsUD8 (8)1981-06-17 Martin Luther King Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Win11–1–1Orlando MontalvoKO3 (8)1981-02-05Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12Win10–1–1Jerry GrahamPTS8 (8)1980-11-12 Wynne Ballroom, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11Draw9–1–1Ernest JacksonPTS8 (8)1980-10-01Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Loss9–1 Charlie Brown SD10 (10)1980-07-03Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win9–0Ronnie GreenSD8 (8)1980-06-05 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0Jerry GrahamPTS6 (6)1979-11-14Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Win7–0Jorge NinaUD6 (6)1979-07-16Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win6–0Lou DanielsKO2 (6)1979-04-10The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5Win5–0Michael RossPTS6 (6)1979-01-23The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win4–0Billy JonesTKO2 (4)1978-10-24 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3Win3–0Billy JonesPTS4 (4)1978-09-21The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win2–0Darryl GuytonKO3 (4)1978-06-06The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1Win1–0Billy JonesPTS4 (4)1978-01-24 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

See also

References

  1. "Aaron Pryor has seen enough of Gary Hinton for..." United Press International. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  2. "Gary Hinton of Philadelphia won the vacant..." Los Angeles Times. 27 April 1986. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Johnny Bumphus
USBA
light-welterweight champion

March 26, 1984 – 1986
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Frankie Warren
Preceded by
Darryl Fuller
WBC Continental Americas
light-welterweight champion

November 5, 1985 – 1985
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Buddy McGirt
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Aaron Pryor
IBF light-welterweight champion
April 26, 1986 – October 30, 1986
Succeeded by